Friends and family celebrated contributions to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas of Deputy Governor General, the Hon. Cynthia 'Mother' Pratt at a 'Tea with Mother' gathering at her home, May 18, 2023.  The Deputy Governor General's life of service spans her career in nursing, education, government -- as Deputy and Acting Prime Minister -- and, presently, Deputy Governor General.  Photos show some of the guests with 'Mother' Pratt, including officials: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper and Mrs. Cecilia Cooper, Speaker of the House of Assembly the Hon. Patricia Deveaux, President of the Senate the Hon. LaShell Adderley, and Chair of the National Independence Secretariat HE Leslia Miller-Brice.  Also, she gave the ladies a tour of her milestone photos, displayed.